How I adore Goûter. I always miss this bakery when I'm overseas. One of their must-tries is their croque monsieur. I've enjoyed many in my lifetime and this bakery makes them superbly. Their tartlettes are also very well-made. The pear, peach and apricot tartlettes are extraordinary. Multigrain bread from Goûter is very simular to what you'd find in France in terms of texture and amount of whole grains. They had a bunch of delectable Christmas treats in (made by Goûter) and I'm looking forward to their sufganiot for Hannukah! too. read more

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Gouter is a great place to come for pastries and ice cream, as well as all sorts of other treats and sweets. They also do have savory items and bakery items. Our colleague got a box of raspberry croissants for the office to try and they were amazing! The butters dough in thin layers baked to crispy and light perfection. The fresh raspberry jam was refreshing but not too sweet. The whole pastry was so balanced and delicious. We've also had their ice cream which is always good. Their espresso ice cream has that amazing coffee kick and flavor while being cold and delicious. The butter tart ice cream had chunks of real butter tart mixed in. Summary: An amazing place to go to treat yourself or bring stuff to a party! read more

Gouter - Raspberry croissant - Bakeries Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Delicious selection of pastries. Staff was extremely friendly too, and allowed me to learn more about their beautiful pastries and their procedure. read more

Gouter - Assorted pastries - Bakeries Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Beautiful shop with a full on display of pastries, breads and sweets! Friendly staff too. I got a couple of pre-ordered croissants to go and it was packed nicely in a box. Plain, almond and cheese all had same texture, big height, very airy with visible layers and bubbles; light with some chew. Cheese and almond flavours were subtle. The almond didn't have much filling inside. The kouign amann was the driver for coming here. Never had it before but I heard it is the "fattiest pastry in all of europe" (according to New York Times) because of how much butter they use! The pastry was heavy (kind of like a butter tart dense), and incredibly buttery! There was a crytalized sugar layer at the bottom that tastes like the top of a creme brulee, caramel-y. It was also flaky, crunchy and overall delicious! You don't need more than a few bites as it's very rich. Unique treat that I'd come back for when I'm craving butter ;) Thank you for offering a variety of sweets and for being on top of it! read more

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ABSOLUTELY get their BREAD PUDDING (made with their croissants!!). I highly recommend reheating it in an oven. It was so moist and hearty and crisp on top and corners. Mixture of raisins, chocolate, slivered almonds. Every bite was cohesive yet a surprise! We also tried their Kouigamann (basically a carmalized and more delicious cousin of cruffin) Each layer is pull apart buttery deliciousness while being crisp on top read more

Gouter - Front - Bread pudding (10/10) Back - kouign amann (9/10) - Bakeries Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Excellent French Pastries. The Bathurst location is larger than the Eglinton store and there is limited parking in the strip mall. They also sell frozen croissants (to be baked) as well as other food products. read more

Why why do I live so far from both locations! I wait every year for them to pop up at my farmer's market. Everything here is good and I mean everything! The Krack aman I mean Kouign Aman is one of the best ever. I love that they offer forzen options so I can bake them fresh at home too. I can get behind this brand because they are committed to zero waste and are not playing around when it comes to quality. Only area where it can improve is the online ordering system. Seems like there is always one thing or the other that won't allow me to check out online but never fear, a quick phone call to the store means you can place an order just the same way. The owner is passionate about his craft as I creep their IG and if you want to enjoy a piece of french viennoiseries, you will not be disappointed!!! read more

I loved their quiche!!! It was Soo good I got the mushroom brie for myself and ham and cheese for my husband. There were Soo much filling in it and the egg was so smooth!! Not over cooked at all!!! I also got their crossiants( chocolate and Nutella) and their blueberry and mango crossiants they looked Soo delicious and mouth watering the second I saw it. Next to the crossiants there are some fruit tarts, macarons and cakes. I wasn't sure what flavours they have for the macarons cause they were packed in a box with 6 I think. They have on the side a section of frozen goods as well such as ICE CREAM!!!!, Duck confit, crossiants, sausages... Can't wait till I go back and try more delicious pastries, ice cream and the duck confit!!! read more

5 stars! Great almond croissants Not overboard on the filling, fresh and flaky Fresh And Flaky read more

Gouter - Great croissants - Bakeries Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Had the chance to visit this patisserie a few times in the past weeks after hearing positive reviews from others and reading about them online. Specifically, I was looking for a bakery that would be comparable to the amazing Patisserie au Kouign Amann in Montreal. This is not quite it, as the kouign amann is shaped differently, is smaller, and is a bit on the sweeter/"almost too sweet" side, and thus is a little bit of a different experience. Having said that, the kouign amann is still quite yummy and I love the crispiness/caramelizedness on the outside contrasting with the softness of the inside - I would get it again. Their croissants are delicious. I personally like the plain one the most, and pop it in the microwave for about 15-20 seconds so it's warm before eating. I also really enjoyed the almond croissant and the LEMON TART! I may just really be craving the taste of lemon these days, but it was beautiful, I especially loved the crust. Wonderful experience, will return! read more

Gouter - Bakeries Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Amazing French patisserie at Bathurst and Lawrence serving up freshly baked desserts, breads and BOGO ice cream scoops each Thursday (all summer long)!! For $45 get a special edition croissant box. Mine came with with mushroom and brie, curry cauliflower, kouign amann, cruffin (coconut raspberry - fillings change daily), traditional butter croissant, strawberry and rhubarb, passion and pride croissant with passionfruit filling , chocolate chip cookie, chocolate & caramel croissant, double baked almond with nutella and a Saint-Tropez, a cream-filled brioche. If that's too much, opt instead for their $15 Russian roulette mystery box available on Uber Eats. My gf ordered one and received close to $25 worth of goods (they're super generous here as they were with my box too) Also, starting this Thursday, drop in between 5-9 PM and receive BOGO scoops all summer long! I know I'll be back. read more

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Rare to find a place in Toronto that makes these kouign amann pastries. Totally worth trying and Gouter makes a really good one. If you've never tried it, and you're in the area you should pick one up and other pastries as well! There's also parking in front which is nice. read more

Gouter - Kouign Amann - Bakeries Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Due to current social distancing rules, I was looking for a fun treat to celebrate my husband's birthday while in isolation. He is obsessed with anything with sprinkles on it so when I saw the single serve birthday cake on Gouter's Uber Eats page - I knew it was fate and I had to order it for him. Since the hubby is also a huge fan of gingerbread, I also ordered one of their tasty gingerbread men. I planned my order perfectly to arrive while he was out on a weekly grocery run - stealth. My order arrived quickly and was beautifully packed. There was also a hand written note included with my delivery, thanking me for supporting a local business - hit me in the feels! He was so surprised at the gorgeous cake I presented him with later that evening, it was really awesome. He declared it was the best birthday cake he's ever had. The cake really was so tasty, creamy vanilla buttercream frosting, tender vanilla cake, and crunchy sprinkles - epic!. Thanks Gouter, for brightening my husband's day even when it was looking gloomy in quarantine. Can't wait to visit someday in person! read more

I've been ordering from Gouter for a while now through delivery platforms. They have a $15 mystery box for delivery and I love it! It's so much fun. They do allow you to write down dietary restrictions/preferences and they do their best to adhere to them, but there's also only so much they can do. The boxes are all different, and it's literally whatever they feel like putting in them, so for a foodie like myself, it's the best because the variety I can get is actually endless. Even if I order two boxes at the same time, they'll be different. I finally made it out to their store about a month ago, and I went in thinking I'd get one or two items, then came out with at least eight because I wanted it ALL. Special highlights include their weekend-only cruffin (flavor changes weekly), their kouign amann (it's one of their specialties), their raspberry tart (not too sweet, not too tart, not to rich), and their gelato bars. Get the madeleines too, then stick them in your freezer and eat them frozen. It sounds bizarre but that's what the owner recommends, and it's actually really refreshing and almost crispy. They're also at some community markets now that it's summer. I went to the one at Peoples Church last Friday and by the time I got there at 11am, they were sold out of a couple things including their spinach and feta danish. I did pick up a baguette and a cheese croissant. Today is Tuesday, so that croissant is three days old. I toasted it this morning and had it and it was still the BEST cheese croissant I think I've ever had. It was flakey and pillowy soft and gone all too soon. Side not about prices: If you can afford to buy food at Starbucks, you can do so at Gouter. I guarantee Gouter's croissants are infinitely better than Starbucks ones. read more

Their croissant and almost croissant are good. Their raisin bread is absolutely delicious! read more

Gouter - Croissant Almond croissant Pain au raisin - Bakeries Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

There is a special little place, a hidden gem you might call it, that I wanted to share with you guys. If you haven't decided on where you're getting your Christmas log or Christmas desserts from you have to check out Goûter @gouterbyra. Their holiday specials were amaaaazing. The owner/pastry chef is a freaking star! . The gingerbread croissants were so delicious, creamy, and full of gingerbread flavour. . The Kouign Amann was my absolute favourite. This pastry is a buttery, flakey, caramelized delicacy created to make people addicted ().Dominique Ansel Bakery has a world renowned version of that pastry called the DKA, but in my humble opinion Goûter's Kouign Amann is the better one. read more

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Gouter is one of those hidden bakery gems in Toronto. A non descript and quiet spot in the very northern edge of Toronto. It does require effort to get here and it's not easily accessible by mass transit. That being said, I think for anyone who lives in the area should grab their car keys and give those freshly made croissant a bite... or two... or many. It is such a simple spot and deceivingly so... you'd never realize that all the magic of these pastries and vienoissorie is happening right behind a wall by their very hand. None of this purchased frozen stuff... all made in house by their master pastry chef, Rodney. The store is pristine and clean but towards the edge of minimalist. The cute mural on the back wall is a nice break from the simple whites. It's mostly take out but there is a few tables you can sit at. It was completely empty and quiet when I visited on a Saturday afternoon. When I first entered, the wafts of butter is alluring... this is a very good sign and it was as they had a fresh batch of croissants. IN THE AFTERNOON! How amazing is that. I knew looking at the desserts that I had to grab a few... a lot of eye catching details, fresh fruit, and swirls to make any dessertarian happy. They also have lots of in house made ice cream and chocolates to those who don't like pastries. In other words, this is your happy place if you love French treats. Lemon Tart - With cute little peaks of meringue doting the top of the tart, you notice there is a glint of gold ... it's not paint. It's real gold leafs decorating the tart. With a tender and super fragile crust, it holds a gentle light lemon curd. It's not as bold as the North American version but it's also not as sweet. So for those who love a hint of lemons and not a tart pucker, this might be your preference. Just as tip, you plan to take this with you in the car... don't. I had all the tarts I brought home be broken in multiple pieces before I even had the chance to take it out of the box. And I had the box laid flat on the floor in a slow drive home (401 traffic was bruuuutal). 4/5 for flavour ... leaning towards 3.5/5 cause there's really no chance of leaving it intact for a gift later on Berry Tart - a pretty tart with lots of berries on top ... love the fact that all the strawberries were red and rip all the way through. Too many times I've seen fresh berries used but it lacked any flavour with it having a white core. I also do have to appreciate how they used a smaller strawberry... I'm pretty sure it's not the French famed varietal but much better than the tasteless Florida or California giants we get here in Toronto. Anyhow, this one was definitely on the later flavour .... still beautifully done. Tender butter crust, vanilla pastry cream that is light, and lots of berries. It's just missing that wow factor that the lemon tart had more of. This one also broke apart badly... more so than the lemon tart. 3.5/5 Pain au chocolat (chocolate croissant) - I ate this one fresh in the bakery and was rewarded with layers of croissants flying around as I bit in. It is honestly one of the lightest croissants I've had AND YET completely buttery. How?? Most of the time I'm used to croissant that can double as a bun cause it's chewy or heavy but not here. Honestly... one of my favourite croissants I've had to date! 5/5 Overall, definitely a worthwhile trek if you're in the area OR a croissant lover. I dont think there is one better in all of North Toronto or even GTA ... it definitely puts some good downtown bakeries to shame for flakey and buttery croissants. read more

Gouter - Pain au chocolat ... light crispy and very buttery - Bakeries Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Review during Covid Lockdown, and items reviewed were graciously provided by Gouter. This is the second time that I've tried Gouter. The first time was over a year ago. And the items i picked out were less than to be desired. I just forgot to review on Yelp. Fast forward to now, BlogTo made a post introducing Gouter, and I happened to comment my lacklustre experience. And the owner of Gouter reached out to me to ask me to try them again because they had revamped their recipe. They packed me a box with a raspberry croissant, double baked almond chocolate croissant, gingerbread croissant, kouign amann, and cinnamon sugar cruffin. The difference was night and day. i had previously found their items stale/dry. This time, items were buttery (except the ends of the two croissants). My favourite was the double baked almond chocolate croissant, and the Kougin amaan. I'm not a fan usually of almond croissants because i find that the almond filling is way too sweet. This one wasn't, even though there was chocolate in it. I wish that i had this experience as my first instead, and i would have went more often as i used to frequent that area often. This is a business that truly cares about their product and welcomes feedback. read more

This is going to be a short review. Gouter had a booth in a summer pop up market in the downtown core, and I was lucky enough to give them a try (as their main location is a bit out of the way for me)! With so many great selections, I decided to try their almond croissant but was a little overwhelmed by their steep price of $4. This wasn't even the most expensive croissant! The outside was nice and flaky and i LOVED the sprinkle of confectionary sugar on the top, but I was quite surprised that the inside had a cake texture instead of buttery layers. That is definitely a first for me. Nonetheless, it was definitely tasty and inspired me to do some of my own french baking! read more

There are a lot of amazing croissants to choose from! We got the Nutella Croissant, Double Chocolate Almond Croissant, and the Almond Croissant. If you love chocolate, then you'll definitely enjoy Double Chocolate Almond Croissant (this was my fav)! The croissants are the perfect amount of flakiness you'd expect with a right amount of sweetness to each. Would definitely go back and try their other goods too! read more

Beautiful pastries but dissatisfied nonetheless- cappuccino and lattes were weak and tasted more like warm milk. Staff was not welcoming or friendly More frustrating was that they labeled their almond croissant as double baked and it had no indication on the outside that it contained anything else... I dislike chocolate so I was super upset to find chocolate inside Will try again but I hope the owner reads this and does something to improve - your business has huge potential read more

Well, I went for macaron....which I had a groupon for. Once I took them out of the fridge and let them come to room temperature, they were light and tasty. Although not a lot of flavours to choose from. I hadn't had lunch, so I had a ham and cheese sandwich, which was good. I bought a couple of individual desserts. The caramel dream, which was amazing. The opera cake, which was very dry and a huge disappointment. The intense au chocolate was very good. For the prices, which are high at $6 for an individual dessert, I expect perfection, and this wasn't close. There are much, much better French pastry shops, like Patisserie 27 on Jane, a few blocks north of Bloor, or the French Corner on Dundas in West Mississauga, I'm afraid. read more

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I was really surprised to find Gouter, in a neighbourhood that is predominantly Jewish/Filipino businesses, but what a treat! A small French cafe full of delicious treats, great coffee and even a section of pre-made, frozen, take-home items like soups, pastas and ice cream! Great service, great coffee... I look forward to coming back to buy the three tubs of ice cream I regretfully left behind. read more

I ordered from Gouter through Uber Eats for Mother's Day. They didn't have all the pastries I wanted but substituted with a variety of cookies and macarons. We loved the variety given. The madelines were very buttery and just the perfect amount of sweet according to my future mother in law. I really liked their efficiency and will order from them again! read more

Gouter - Cookies, chocolate croissant, raspberry croissant, almond croissant, Madeline, macarons - Bakeries Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

This place is pretty good. The selection is impressive at will make you want to go for a second visit. I wouldn't say that anything particularly blew my mind. But I am intrigued by the hot chocolate bombs and ice cream. I will be coming back for those. If you don't feel like going downtown this is your best bet for baked goods. read more

I can't say I'm a croissant connoiseur but I was definitely not blown away by the double baked almond or their almond and chocolate croissants. At $4+ a piece, I would expect something less crunchy and much flakier. I definitely won't be coming back for more. read more

Most goods contain almond flour. I was unable to try anything as my household is allergic. I was grateful the servers were very open and quickly disclosed nuts content. read more

Came here on a weekday and it wasn't busy. Pros: - Nice ambiance - Good service - Seating area - Parking Cons: - A little pricey for what's offered read more

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Being a self proclaimed croissant connoisseur, needless to say, I am EXTREMELY picky when it comes to the croissants in Toronto.  I have probably tried more croissants from different bakeries in Paris in 3 years, than some Parisians have in their entire life! Toronto has disappointed me time and time again, especially when it comes to "French" boulangeries here. The croissants are just NOT up to par and there really is zero comparison to the best from Paris.   The main issue is definitely the butter here.  Not only are the croissants not as flakey but they are also not as layered inside (though this would be a technique issue as well).  But it's really just led me to believe that there is magic even in the water from Paris so Toronto really has no chance! However, in my croissant hunts in Toronto I have found ONE place that comes pretty close to the little pieces of joy in Paris- GOUTER. A little in the middle of nowhere but definitely not to be missed.  Of course the owner (Rodney Alleguede) studied in the one and only Paris! Their croissants are flakey, buttery and beautifully layered on the inside.  If you think you have had a good croissant in Toronto, you really haven't until you come to Gouter They have a fun selection of different types of croissants too (eg. Almond, Nutella) and their pain au chocolat is also on point!  I definitely need to come back and try their pastries and tarts too. Gouter is like a little piece of Paris right here in Toronto.  Seriously do yourself a favour and come try the croissants read more

Gouter - BEST CROISSANT in toronto - Bakeries Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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I must have driven past this little bakery everyday for the last 2 years but never thought to go in until recently when I read a very positive review from a well trusted Yelp friend. I'm always open to trying "new" French bakeries. Although I'm late to this party, I'm glad for this newfound awareness of this non-descript bakery on Bathurst close to the 401. The bakery itself is small and simply decorated aside from a chalkboard mural and a colourful wall appliqué. They sell in-house made baguettes, venoisseries, cakes and ice cream. I'm told that chef Rodney hails from France and that this place is a family run business. I met his mother who was very helpful and rightfully very proud of her son. I happened to come on a day when they had a BOGO scoop special. The staff serving me was very patient as I tried nearly every flavour of ice cream before arriving at my decision to get a scoop each of pistachio and coffee ice creams. The coffee ice cream was strong and had generous speckles of ground up coffee beans. The pistachio ice cream, although a bit too sweet, was one of the creamiest I've ever had, did not have an artificial green colour, and had a nice chew and pull that I enjoyed. I understand that this BOGO scoop special will likely continue every Thursday evening until Thanksgiving. I purchased some almond croissants to go, a pain au chocolat, and a chocolate hazelnut mousse cake that looked too pretty to eat. These survived my drive home (I was full enough from my two scoops of ice cream). Hubby and I had the almond croissant and a portion of the chocolate hazelnut cake. The latter is cloyingly sweet despite the use of dark chocolate for the mousse but had a satisfying texture from the dacquoise. The almond croissant was also sweeter and denser than I would have preferred although it had a good amount of almond paste filling and slivered almonds on top. I purchased the croissants towards the end of the day, and thus perhaps the texture was not as flaky and fresh as it could have been. I have yet to try the pain au chocolat but suspect similar findings with respect to the texture and sweetness given it wasn't at its peak of freshness. I really wanted to love this bakery but unfortunately I found everything a bit too sweet for my palate. I would return again if in the area on a Saturday morning, in hopes of trying a plain croissant or danish when it has been freshly baked for a fairer evaluation. 3.5 stars. read more

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I'm always on the search for the best croissants in Toronto. My standard is Tartine in San Francisco and Colette used to be my favourite downtown. Gouter has gotten into my top ratings. Very light, fluffy, nice layering. The almond was light and the almond paste very almondy and not too sweet. Pricing was reasonable too. Definitely will be back. read more

Gouter - Bakeries Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Hidden gem in Yorkdale with authentic French pastries by an authentic French chef. Inside this unassuming old strip on Bathurst Street, Gouter lies amongst a cluster of Jewish specialty stores. But Gouter is anything but kosher; in a good way of course (for those of us who aren't OJ at least). "Goûter" is the French word for the verb "to taste", but to a native French speaker has many more connotations. One thing is for sure, you won't get a massively inflamed big toe from anything you eat here (Disclaimer: gout flares aren't ever funny). You may have heard of Chef Rodney Alleguede (RA) from "Ma Maison" fame in Etobicoke where he was head pastry chef for over a decade before venturing out on his own to follow his creative ambitions. Thank God he did! His passion is in chocolate; his truffles to die for. But have you had his authentic Parisian macarons, tarts, and cakes? The difference in quality will be apparent to you immediately. High grade ingredients in the hands of a professional with true genius. Pasteries and breads are baked fresh every day. The chef is always on premises to answer any questions. He also gladly drops everything to personally consult with you on custom orders, helps plan out catering and even does ANY size custom cakes. He should be a florist as well since he clearly knows how to incorporate fresh flowers into his art. When I don't have time to go to France, this is the next best thing. I will go there on weekends from Oakville. Worth the trip everytime. He will par-bake anything so you can take it home. Store these goodies in your freezer for those chilly winter nights when you want to make a baguette in your own oven, in the comfort of your home. Make sure you grab some croissants as well. Enjoy both with Chef Alleguede's savory and rich pate, all made in house. Buy extra, or you'll find yourself scraping the empty jar wishing you had more... Not a good scene. You must try the chocolate croissants and eclairs. Buttery and warm with smooth cocoa to compliment. When chocolate and pasteries meet, Chef Alleguede shines. I wish he would hire a sommelier to pair some red wines in house. If this happens, I might rent the place upstairs. Also, they make their own ice cream in house from fresh cream. You can request flavors, or even buy a whole tub to indulge at home. The Barista serves fresh ground and pressed coffee, which makes this an unbeatable place to stop by first thing in the morning. The coffee is amazingly strong French roast that begs to be consumed with something sweet and rich. Wonder where we could find that? Do yourself a favour... Matter fact, do DJ Khaled a favour... Go check out Gouter and taste something different and special. Anyways, diabetes can kiss my tarte tatin! read more

Amazing breads and pastries. As good as if not better than any pastries we've had in Montreal, Ottawa and other cities.

Absolutely delicious and well prepared pastries. The raspberry croissant was such a treat, and the lemon tart has a sweet-tart creamy curd filling that was a lovely complement to the shortcrust pastry. Limited seating, but a clean and welcoming atmosphere, and very pleasant service. We would gladly drive across the city to sample their wares again! read more

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The best kouign amann in town. I tried them at the farmer's market at Wellington street and now I'm obsessed. Keep them coming!

Phenomenal! Lucky to have a taste of French in the neighbourhood. Delicious food and exceptional service.

Best bain au chocolat ever! Croissants too. Staff is lovely. Awesome find in a nondescript strip plaza. I'll be back!

Amazing, soft warm delicious croissants!!! If you love chocolate, this is the place. It is heaven and highly recommend this place!

A dear friend gave me a chocolate croissant from Gouter to give to my daughter who is the judge of all chocolate croissants. Typically we try to count the layers but gave up when the smell of chocolate took over all control. The best ever!! Now we have the calendar out in search of a date for a road trip. Can't wait! If we are this excited from one croissant between us just think of the girl power when we see the displayed options! read more

Gouter catered my bridal shower and rehearsal dinner and everything was amazing! The desserts are not only beautiful but taste so good and the food is also unreal with a french twist. Everything was a huge success read more